1. Madeira Island is closer to Africa than it is to Europe. Located just 280 nautical miles from the African coast, it is more than 500 miles to Lisbon.2. The island has the world’s largest fireworks display for New Years Eve. They even made it into the Guinness Book...
10 Photos That Will Inspire you to VisitNorway in Winter Norway is known for its Viking Culture tall mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords that beckon to be explored. Summer is a time to head out on foot, bike or by boat but winter offers something...
Florence is one of my favorite cities in Italy. It is an outstanding walking city filled with beautiful piazzas, churches, sculptures and food & wine. Here are some of the places you shouldn’t miss.Walk around the Palazzo della Signoria to view the Statue of David...
Many of us have dreamt of visiting Venice. The ever sinking city that started as a stronghold for those running from war. A place that un-expectantly turned into a city of romance, art, culture and music. Truman Capote Once said “Venice is like eating an entire box of...
Berlin- Palaces, Museums & Football Berlin, Germany is a city so steeped in modern history we can forget that it’s still fascinating. That is to say, from the World Wars through the fall of the Berlin Wall (and countless references to both in film and television),...
Cities You Must Visit on a Trip to Europe If you're traveling to Europe, like me you may wish to try and pack in as many destinations into one trip as possible. Luckily Europe is the best place to be able to actually make this happen. With a great...
Portugal has quickly become one of my favorite European countries to visit. From wine tasting, and hiking to river boat cruising and surfing there is so much to offer. After a week in the far reaches of Portugal’s islands visiting the Azores and Madeira Island and two...
My circumstances in coming to Portugal couldn’t have been more out of the blue. But in any case, I had made it to this amazing land of wine, beauty and cuisine. I had heard many things about Portugal and within moments of arrival was convinced this would be one of the...
